Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
DABALU STREET SOPHIA - MOUNT FRERE - Mount Frere - 5090
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158443
Umzimvubu local municipality invites bids for the maintenance of the bhakaleni to sekileni via shinta to boss access road, targeting contractors with CIDB grading 4 ce or higher. This tender is part of a broader set of infrastructure projects, including road maintenance and solar streetlight installations, under the municipality's 2026-27 capital program.
Description
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdfScope: Maintenance of access roads and solar streetlight installation. Projects include Bhakaleni to Sekileni Via Shinta to Boss Access Road Maintenance (UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/CAP/014, CIDB 4 CE or higher), and Installation of 50 Solar Streetlights in Emaxesibeni (UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/MIG/012, CIDB 3EP or higher).
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
DABALU STREET SOPHIA - MOUNT FRERE - Mount Frere - 5090
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ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf
The tender is issued by Umzimvubu Local Municipality for the maintenance of the Bhakaleni to Sekileni via Shinta to Boss Access Road, along with other road maintenance and infrastructure projects. Bidders are invited to submit proposals by 30 June 2026, with mandatory site inspections and briefing sessions. The tender includes specific grading requirements, mandatory document submissions, and preference points for certain demographic criteria (youth, female, black ownership, disability, and local suppliers).
Date & Time
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
KwaBhaca new offices
08 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
RΒ 516Β 000
Range
Based on 15 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Compulsory site inspections and briefings per project (see table): Bhakaleni to Sekileni Via Shinta to Boss Access Road Maintenance: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (KwaBhaca Offices) or 19 June 2026 at 12:00 AM (Higher Offices). Closing date: 30 June 2026 at 12:00 noon. Bid documents available on e-Tender Portal from 05 June 2026.
Briefing Session
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Compulsory briefing session and site visits as per the project table. Briefing certificate will be issued. Attendance is mandatory for bid responsiveness.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, Phone: 039 255 8506. SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, Phone: 039 255 8555. General enquiries: Municipal Manager, Mr. G.P.T. Nota. Submission address: New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735. Solar Streetlights submission: 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Submit tenders in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735 (Coordinates: 30Β°54β30.91βS, 28Β°58β52.44βE). For Solar Streetlights, submit at 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni. Deadline: 12:00 noon on the closing date per the project table. Tenders must be clearly marked with the project name. No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late submissions accepted. Tenders will be opened in public. Mandatory: Attend compulsory briefing session and site visits (briefing certificate issued). No awards to state employees.
Returnable Documents
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Mandatory documents: SARS confirmation (with verification pin), CIPC registration/founding statement, certified ID copies of Managing Directors/Owners, MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, Billing Clearance Certificate or Statement of Municipal Accounts (or affidavit/lease/residential confirmation with no municipal debt declaration). Documents must be certified within 90 days.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)General
Preference Points
Youth Ownership
50% or more youth ownership (4 points).
Female Ownership
50% or more female ownership (4 points).
Black Ownership
100% black ownership (4 points).
Disability
Ownership by people living with disability (4 points).
Local Suppliers
Based in Umzimvubu Local Municipality (4 points).
Grading
Road Maintenance
CIDB Grading 3CE or 4CE (varies by project).
Solar Streetlights
CIDB Grading 3EP.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Scope: Maintenance of Bhakaleni to Sekileni Via Shinta to Boss Access Road (CIDB Grading: 4 CE or higher). Project reference: UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/CAP/014. Additional projects listed include road maintenance, extensions, and solar streetlight installation (Emaxesibeni).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdfPre-qualification criteria for Solar Streetlights: Company Experience (40 points), Key Personnel (40 points), Methodology (20 points). Total: 100 points. Minimum 70 points required to proceed.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. No other pricing details specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. No additional financial terms specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Mandatory documents (failure to submit results in non-responsive bid): SARS confirmation with verification pin, CIPC company registration/founding statement, certified ID copies of Managing Directors/Owners, MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, Billing Clearance Certificate or Statement of Municipal Accounts (or affidavit/lease/residential confirmation with declaration of no municipal debt >90 days). Must be registered on CSD (confirmation required). Documents must be certified within 90 days. B-BBEE: 80/20 preference points apply (see evaluation criteria).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)80/20 preference points: 4 points each for 50%+ youth ownership, 50%+ female ownership, 100% Black ownership, people with disabilities, and Umzimvubu Local Municipality-based suppliers.
Special Conditions
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late tenders accepted. Municipality reserves the right not to appoint. Value for money is the key determinant. No awards to state employees.
Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdf (unknown)Certification of documents must be within 90 days. Bidders must be registered on CSD and provide confirmation of registration. Bid documents available on e-Tender Portal from 05 June 2026.
Section
Source: ADVERT FOR BHAKALENI TO SEKILENI VIA SHINTA TO BOSS ACCESS ROAD MAINTANANCE.pdfPre-qualification for Solar Streetlights: Minimum 70/100 points (Company Experience: 40, Key Personnel: 40, Methodology: 20). For other projects: 80/20 preference system with 20 points allocated to specific goals (youth, female, Black ownership, disability, local suppliers).
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Umzimvubu Local MunicipalityContact Person
Phiwe Gamedala
Phone
039-255-8500
[email protected]
Address
DABALU STREET SOPHIA - MOUNT FRERE - Mount Frere - 5090
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
08 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Umzimvubu Local Municipality governs Mount Frere and Kokstad surrounds in the Alfred Nzo District.
Key Personnel
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
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